The New Orleans Saints showed on Monday Night Football that they are still one of the best and most explosive teams in the NFL.

They also proved they are even better when playing inside the Mercedes-Benz Superdome. By whipping the New York Giants 49-24, the Saints have once again thrust themselves into the conversation about Super Bowl contenders.

And while the unbeaten Green Bay Packers still are at the forefront of Super Bowl talk, it's clear the Saints are worth mentioning.

That's why the Saints moved up to the No. 2 position --one spot behind the Packers -- in the latest NFL power rankings by The Times-Picayune.